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James Rebhorn Obituary

NEW YORK (AP) — James Rebhorn, the prolific character actor whose credits included "Homeland," ''Scent of a Woman" and "My Cousin Vinny," has died. He was 65.

Rebhorn's agent, Dianne Busch, said Sunday that the actor died Friday at his home in South Orange, New Jersey, after a long battle with skin cancer.

Busch said Rebhorn was diagnosed with melanoma in 1992 but managed to work until the last month.

In five decades of television and film work, Rebhorn amassed more than 100 credits, ranging from a shipping magnate in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" to the prosecutor in the series finale of "Seinfeld," in which he famously sent the group to jail.

The lanky but piercing Rebhorn, raised a Lutheran in Indiana, often played astringent authorities, like the headmaster in "Scent of a Woman" or the Secretary of Defense in "Independence Day."

On "Homeland," he played the father of Claire Danes' CIA officer Carrie Mathison. He also had a recurring role on the USA Network series "White Collar" playing the FBI head of a white-collar crime unit.

Other credits of the Philadelphia-born Rebhorn, who received his masters in acting from Columbia University, include "The Game," ''Real Steel," ''Law & Order," ''Carlito's Way" and "Meet the Parents."

Rebhorn also frequently worked in theater, starring on Broadway in revivals of "Our Town," ''12 Angry Men" and the original 1985 production of "I'm Not Rappaport."

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Linn, and two daughters.

JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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NEW YORK (AP) — James Rebhorn, the prolific character actor whose credits included "Homeland," ''Scent of a Woman" and "My Cousin Vinny," has died. He was 65.

Rebhorn's agent, Dianne Busch, said Sunday that the actor died Friday at his home in South Orange, New Jersey, after a long battle with skin cancer.

Busch said Rebhorn was diagnosed with melanoma in 1992 but managed to work until the last month.

In five decades of television and film work, Rebhorn amassed more than 100 credits, ranging from a shipping magnate in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" to the prosecutor in the series finale of "Seinfeld," in which he famously sent the group to jail.

The lanky but piercing Rebhorn, raised a Lutheran in Indiana, often played astringent authorities, like the headmaster in "Scent of a Woman" or the Secretary of Defense in "Independence Day."

On "Homeland," he played the father of Claire Danes' CIA officer Carrie Mathison. He also had a recurring role on the USA Network series "White Collar" playing the FBI head of a white-collar crime unit.

Other credits of the Philadelphia-born Rebhorn, who received his masters in acting from Columbia University, include "The Game," ''Real Steel," ''Law & Order," ''Carlito's Way" and "Meet the Parents."

Rebhorn also frequently worked in theater, starring on Broadway in revivals of "Our Town," ''12 Angry Men" and the original 1985 production of "I'm Not Rappaport."

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Linn, and two daughters.

JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Guest Book Highlights

" May he rest in Peace . James Rebhorn was a terrific actor. He will be missed by so many."- MRS. D. LANG (NYC, NY)

"THANKS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL YEARS OF BEING A SUPERB ACTOR. ONE IS MISSED..RIH..PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS"- Valenda Newell (Indianapolis, IN)

"James Rebhorn was an exceptional actor in all the roles I saw him in. He will be sorely missed on the screen. May his life's work bring you comfort during the days ahead knowing he had many fans that loved him."

"MAY THE LOVE OF GOD SURROUND THE FAMILY,AND MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT,AND GOD'S HOLY SPIRIT BE YOUR PEACE......MNC"

"James Rebhorn was a great actor in whatever role he played. I was a true fan. He will be missed. R.I.P."

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Published in Star-Ledger on March 24, 2014

James R. Rebhorn, 65, of South Orange, N.J., passed away at his home on Friday, March 21, 2014. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 440...
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